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Lauren Alaina Begins Work on New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:00:33 +0000

It's a new chapter for Lauren Alaina. The country singer, who got her liftoff as the second place finisher to country superstar Scotty McCreery on Season 10 of 'American Idol' way back in 2011, will begin work on her sophomore album and the followup to her impressive debut, 'Wildflower,' today!

Lauren Alaina Surprises Boy With Brain Tumor at His Homecoming Dance

Megan Pacella — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:45:07 +0000

Laura Alaina has had a great year, but in light of her country music success, it's pretty obvious that the 17-year-old star hasn't lost sight of what's important. Although the country songstress is in the middle of her Eighteen Inches Tour, she cleared her calendar recently to surprise Jordan Trunfio -- a West Springfield High School student in Springfield, Va. who is suffering from a brain tumor -- at his Homecoming dance.

American Idol's Country Contributions

Jill McCoy — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:33:55 +0000

It is no surprise that American Idol has helped quite a few talented, country singers find their way to stardom. The America Idol fans have seemed to love the previous country singers while they were on the competitive show. I can think of several, very famous country singers who started on American Idol.

Lauren Alaina Shares Sassy New Photo Shoot Image

Megan Pacella — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:10 +0000

In just a year’s time, Lauren Alaina has transformed from an adorable ‘American Idol’ runner-up to a bombshell blonde country starlet right before our eyes. The ‘Georgia Peaches’ singer was a busy bee in photographer Russ Harrington’s studio this week, and thanks to Twitter, we were able to get a sneak peek at the singer’s sassy, more mature look.

Daily Roundup: Lauren Alaina, Lady Antebellum + More

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:02:15 +0000

Drama, drama, drama … Lauren Alaina aired her boy drama for her followers on Twitter last night, but her fans tell us she has good reason to be upset. Tempers also flared at a recent Lady Antebellum concert, and one fan left missing a digit. Really. Find both of these stories, plus reviews of albums from Edens Edge and Josh Turner, in the Daily Roundup below.

Lauren Alaina Chops Her Hair Off

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:30:35 +0000

Lauren Alaina is ready for the hot weather, and now she has the hairstyle to prove it! Over the weekend, Alaina had her long locks chopped off and is now sporting a short hairdo that hits her at the chin and makes her look much more mature.

97.3 The Dawg Trivia

Dave Steel — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:03:16 +0000

What song did Lauren Alaina sing on her return to the American Idol stage?

Lauren Alaina Returns to 'American Idol' Stage With 'Georgia Peaches'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:30:10 +0000

Lauren Alaina came thisclose to winning ‘American Idol‘ last season, but she didn’t need to the official title to launch a legitimate, more-than-respectable country career. She’s doing just fine as the runner-up, but she still returned to the show’s stage tonight (March 8, 2012) for a guest spot, performing her rowdy, rocking single ‘Georgia Peaches.’ My, how far she’s come in a year.

Lauren Alaina Tells 'X Factor' Contestant Rachel Crow She's 'Amazing'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:10:18 +0000

If anyone understands exactly how eliminated ‘X Factor‘ contestant Rachel Crow feels about finishing just short of your reality TV singing competition goals, it’s Lauren Alaina. A mere six months ago, Alaina heard Scotty McCreery‘s name announced instead of hers during the ‘American Idol’ finals. While Crow placed fifth in her competition, she, like Alaina, was an early favorite, loved by fans and judges alike. But she didn’t ultimately notch the win.

2011 American Country Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:55:10 +0000

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The best dressed artists at any given music awards show are often as news-making as the winners themselves, and tonight’s 2011 American Country Award’ best dressed were no exception. We want to bring special attention to adorable ‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, who both made our list of the ACAs’ most stylish, which is pretty impressive given their short awards show resume.

2012 'American Idol' Season to Start in January

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:11:20 +0000

It’s that time again, country fans! The 2012 season of ‘American Idol’ will kick off this January. It’ll be the show’s 11th season and let’s hope that this season follows the same trajectory as the last, when the final two contestants were country artists! Will Scotty McCreery‘s heir apparent make it to the top? Will we find our next Lauren Alaina? It’s certainly an exciting prospect, since country music dominated the show last season. That trend could very well continue into 2012.

Lauren Alaina Performs 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and 'Always on My Mind' at the White House

Billy Dukes — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:30:39 +0000

Lauren Alaina dipped into two classic country favorites during her performance at the White House on Monday. In addition to playing ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ Alaina was joined by Dierks Bentley to sing Elvis Presley’s ‘Always on My Mind.’

Lauren Alaina Flubs National Anthem at NFL Game

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:11:47 +0000

Lauren Alaina may have messed up the lyrics to the National Anthem at the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game on Thanksgiving day, but she was just thankful that she didn’t fall. The 17-year-old singer slipped while singing a line in the ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ and like a true professional, humbly picked up the pieces and finished the song.

Lauren Alaina Loses 25 Pounds

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:35:53 +0000

A lot has changed since 16-year-old Lauren Alaina first entered the ‘American Idol‘ race in early 2011. Not only is she now a country music staple with a debut album and a chart-topping single, but she has since shed her small town Georgia lifestyle — and with it, 25 pounds.

We Are Young Country

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:00:29 +0000

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Lauren Alaina Asks Hunter Hayes to the Prom

Jeff Giles — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:48:05 +0000

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery dashed the hopes of countless ‘McLaina’ fans recently when they debunked the persistent rumors that they were a couple. But even if they aren’t dating each other, that doesn’t mean the ‘American Idol’ alums can’t find love with other young songbirds.

In fact, Alaina has made no secret of the fact that she has eyes for rising country star Hunter Hayes — and as it turns out, he could very well end up being her date to the prom.

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Deny 'McLaina' Dating Rumors

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:09 +0000

‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina have been dogged by rumors of romance for months — to the point where their fans have given the alleged couple their own mashed-up nickname, McLaina.

Anyone hoping for a public confession of love can stop hoping, however. Although both of them have winked and played along with the rumors, both McCreery and Alaina have come out to officially lay them to rest.

Lauren Alaina And Scotty McCreery A Couple??

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:37:16 +0000

I'm not one for gossip, but this rumor just doesn't seem to want to go away. Our Top 2 American Idols are adorable....and not a couple. Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery are about to embark on their American Idol tour, so exp

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Make Opry Debuts [Video]

Jude Walker — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:52:11 +0000

In case you missed this, last week your American Idol Champ and Runner-Up made their respective Grand Ole Opry debuts. Here's a clip with interviews and small excerpts of their performances.

Who Will The Real Idol Winner Be? Scotty McCreery Or Lauren Alaina?

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:13:58 +0000

Wait didn't we already decide who that was? Well for the TV show portion of American Idol we did but now comes the real battle. In case you haven't figured it out, American Idol is a months long commercial to sell records and music to the American music buying public. You thought it was a singing competition? Really? The people behind American Idol are in the business of selling records and making money and it doesn't matter who wins the competition, Taylor Hicks and Lee DeWyze ring a bell? The Idol machine is going to put money and material in front of the person they think can bring the most return on their investment. That being said, Who will the real Idol winner be? Scotty McCreery or Lauren Alaina.